LCpl. Hunter Blackenbeckler, a record of fire operator with Lima Battery, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, tells Marines on the firing line where to aim their weapons during an M777 Howitzer live-fire exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 30, 2015. This was the last exercise Lima conducted as a standalone battery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kirstin Merrimarahajara/released)...
Hometown: Kingsport, TN

When 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Soldiers found out that they were schedule to train at the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, one major topic was being talked about in the “box” – the area in which Soldiers train for war. Before the “Strike” Soldiers can reach the box to train, there are numerous steps that need to happen before the......
Hometown: Morristown, TN

Soldiers stop to fuel up their vehicle before staging them at the ground assault convoy at the intermediate staging base in support of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division’s Joint Readiness Training Center rotation 16-01 at Fort Polk, La., Sept. 24, 2015. The vehicles are stored here until the order is given to move into the training area, simulating a deployed environment.......
Hometown: Morristown, TN

Paratroopers got to drop their equipment and Soldiers into the Hohenfels Training Area during exercise Allied Spirit II. The 4th Battalion, 319th Field Artillery were getting observed on droping a M777 Howitzer, set up and firing on a position for future operations. Includes sound bites from Sgt. 1st Class Antonio Alvarado, Vampire Team, Senior Fire Battery Observer Coach Trainer and 2nd Lt.......
Hometown: Engle, KY